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Programs specifically designed for individuals with cognitive, physical or developmental challenges. Each program/event offers a calm environment for participants to experience, learn and play. 

Adaptive/Sensory Events

Sensory SantaSensory Santa
Santa welcomes all families with children who have autism and other special needs, so they can enjoy the time-honored tradition of visiting Santa in a welcoming environment for everyone to feel understood and accepted. Ticket includes entry for one child for Santa visit, with additional interactive components and hands-on crafts. 

Location: Maidu Community Center
Tuesday, December 3 at 12:00pm


Purchase tickets - No refunds for ticketed events 


Library Programs

ASL Storytime
Do you have a deaf, hard of hearing or signing child? Experience stories in American Sign Language and speech play to promote bonding and encourage language development in two modalities. Free program, registration not required. Program presented by PCOE Infant Program and Sign2Me Daycare. 

Location: Downtown Library
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 am 

Sensory Sensitive Tot Spot

Bring your favorite grown up to come create tot-friendly crafts. Explore different materials and textures as you make themed creations. Class includes 4 projects and an edible project. Parent participation required.

Ages: 2-5 years
Fee: $35 / 30 Resident Discount
Location: Maidu Community Center


Santa's Little Workshop
Explore all kinds of materials and textures as you make themed creations, plus decorate an edible treat. Parent participation required.
Fri • 12/6
9:30–10:30am • 14880, Register now
11:30am–12:30pm • 14881, Register now




Adaptive Swim Lessons


penguin  Roseville PRL offers Penguin swim lessons. These lessons are specially designed for children with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. Skills are learned step-by-step so that each student can move from one level to another, comfortably. Safety and confidence in the water are the primary goals. Stroke techniques and more difficult skills follow.

To see the latest schedule visit roseville.ca.us/experiencePRL

Adaptive Fitness

Be Well Roseville offers adaptive classes. Special modifications are made to ensure everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of physical fitness.

(More information coming soon)

Sensory Kits

Did you know that PRL offers sensory kits? Participants may request to borrow a kit during programs. 

The benefits of fidget toys can help calm a person's nerves, relieve stress and serve as a distraction in an overstimulating environment. The toy pulls the user away from any particular stressful thought or situation and provides a temporary form of relief. 

Here's a peek at one of our kits:
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Headphones
Along with Sensory Kits, we can also provide noise canceling headphones to borrow during a program or event. 

The benefits of noise canceling for participants with sound sensory challenges is that the participant may be able to better handle loud or chaotic environments.  

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How to request use:
Both sensory kits and headphones are provided upon request in all adaptive & inclusive programs. To request use of either during the program, email [email protected]. In the email include the course/event name, date and participant's name. Requests must be received two business days prior to the start of the program.

The sensory kits and headphones listed above may be used during a program or event. However, did you know that our libraries have kits that can be checked out and used for an extended time period? For more information about the library sensory kits, click here

Accommodation Request

PRL offers inclusive programming in all we do. If an individual is interested in participating in a non-specified adaptive program, however, needs some type of accommodation to ensure a great experience, please let us know. 

Below is a link to an Accommodation Request Form. This form allows staff to gain more information, and be prepared to make the necessary accommodation in the program.

Accommodation Request Form

**Depending on the type of accommodation requested, this may take a few weeks to process. Please allow enough time for review and coordination. 

Adaptive Resources at the Library

To view what types of assistive technology our libraries offer, click here

All assistive technology must be checked out to a library patron. They are in-library use only and must be returned by the end of the day.

sensory kits library
Sensory Kits- available for check out

Sensory Kits can be checked out by anyone! However, they are designed to support the needs of neurodiverse youth and teens of all ability levels. Patrons will have the unique
opportunity to discover and explore tools to help with their sensory needs.

For more information about sensory kits at the library, click here